NACE EXAM — Health Care exam material
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Name: Score: 20 Multiple choice questions Definition (>145 mEq/L) § Causes - Diuretics, diarrhea, heart failure § Symptoms - Confusion, lethargy, thirst, seizures Hypernatremia Hypoglycemia Hypocalcemia Hypokalemia 1 of 20 Definition o A- An assessment of something new: When the nurse assesses lung sounds, checking lab values, health history, neuro assessment, etc. o D- Deciding on a nursing diagnosis: Creating a nursing diagnosis based on a priority need o P- Thinking or planning ahead: Creating goals and outcomes for a client, making a game plan, and panning for client needs, etc. o I- Implementing the plans into action: Turning the client, educating the client, performing wound care, etc. o E- Evaluating how it worked? This is AFTER a tx is finished: Reassessing pain scale AFTER giving meds, checking how client tolerated a procedure AFTER the procedure is completed Health assessment Nursing Process (ADPIE) Physical assessment Medical diagnosis 2 of 20
Definition High levels of stress can interrupt sleep Exposure to blue light before bedtime can disturb sleep Avoid caffeine products and other stimulants before bed Shift work can disturb circadian rhythms Caring for infants and sick family members can cause sleep deprivation Sleep-walking/talking Patient's medical need for restraints Sleeping requirements for adults Regular diet 3 of 20 Definition liquids that leave little residue (clear fruit juices, gelatin, broth) Soft diet Clear liquid diet High-fiber diet Full liquid diet 4 of 20 Definition Clear and full liquids plus pureed meats, fruits, and scrambled eggs Soft/bland diet Pureed diet High-fiber diet Modified calorie diet 5 of 20
Term Signs a child is getting enough sleep: o Active listening, sharing empathy, humor, feelings and observations, and using touch or silence o Loss of function in the intestine which causes abdominal distention § Ask patient if they are passing gas "clean" (medical asepsis) Reducing the numbers of microorganisms Use NON-Sterile gloves and hand hygiene Environment undergoes routine cleaning Prevent contamination of supplies and materials Ex: removal of an indwelling catheter Fall asleep within 30 minutes of going to bed Wakes up easily Child is mentally alert and does not need to nap 6 of 20 Definition (<135mEq/L) § Causes - SIADH, heart, liver and kidney problems, hypothyroidism § Symptoms - Confusion, lethargy, seizures Hypokalemia Hyponatremia Hyperkalemia Hypercalcemia 7 of 20 Definition o Show your patient respect and understand their individual needs and differences o Put your biases aside before providing care Anesthesia Care Wound Care Culturally Sensitive Care Home Health Care 8 of 20
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